Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped small
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped optional family loves them I hate them
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs regular, italian style or panko
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices of mozzarella OR provolone cheese i used mozz (Thick CUT)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a medium skillet sauté the diced onion & peppers in oil until tender & soft.
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Once peppers and onions are cooked, you then mix them in with the rest of the ingredients, including meat & milk – (except sliced cheese) in a large mixing bowl. Work mixture with your hands until fully incorporated.
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Lightly spray a loaf pan with pam spray or butter or even olive oil, then take exactly HALF of the mixture & place into the prepared loaf pan
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Top it with 4 slices of your choice of cheese
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Place the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheese BUT reserving the last 4 slices, set those aside
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Bake for 30 minutes
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Remove from the oven, top with the last 4 slices, sprinkle with parsley then put back into the oven for a remaining 10-15 minutes OR until the cheese is melted to your liking (i like mine a bit crispy)
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Let stand a few minutes before removing from the pan, then serve.
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ENJOY!